Downtube vs Dahon Bike Comparison
As seen in the table below $400 Dahon's do not compete with our $300 models. Our $300 bikes handily beat out Dahon's $589 Mu P8. We have more gears, optional suspension, angle adjustable stem, and alloy pedals. Dahon's $800-$1000 bikes are competitive with our $300 9sp models.
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Dahon Speed 7 ($429) |
Dahon Mariner ($439) |
Dahon Mu P8($589) |
Downtube 9 ($329) |
Downtube NS ($349) |
Downtube FS ($369) |
| Frame Material |
Steel |
Steel |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Drivetrain |
7sp freewheel |
7sp freewheel |
8sp cassette |
9sp cassette |
9sp cassette |
9sp cassette |
| Suspension |
none |
none |
none |
Zoom fork |
none |
Zoom fork and rear shock |
| Cranks |
replacable chainring |
replacable chainring |
replacable chainring |
replacable chainring |
replacable chainring |
replacable chainring |
| Stem |
fixed angle |
fixed angle |
fixed angle |
60 degree angle adjustable stem |
60 degree angle adjustable stem |
60 degree angle adjustable stem |
| Pedals |
Plastic |
Plastic |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
Aluminum |
| Frame Safety lock |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Replacable rear derailleur hanger |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Water Bottle braze-on |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Frame protector (bar from below to protect frame) |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Use Standard Bike parts |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight |
26.2 |
25.7 |
24.4 |
25 |
24 |
27 |
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